Job opening

Manufacturing Engineer II - 65.00/hr.

Kelly

Santa Clara, CA

Filed under Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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Required:

  • Advanced Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline OR Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with 2 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment OR Associate’s Degree in Engineering or Technical field with 4 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment OR High School Diploma with 6 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and progressively responsible engineering and leadership experience supporting electrical, manufacturing, automation, or product engineering functions.
  • Experience supporting electrical control panels, automation hardware, industrial electrical systems, or comparable engineered equipment.
  • Experience creating, revising, and maintaining complex electrical schematic and panel documentation using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or comparable ECAD/CAD platforms.
  • Experience troubleshooting electrical wiring, components, signals, control-panel issues, or production test failures.
  • Experience maintaining electrical drawings, schematics, panel layouts, BOMs, and related engineering documentation.
  • Experience with engineering change/configuration-control processes.
  • Experience supporting manufacturing, assembly, testing, or production process improvement.
  • Strong ability to interpret electrical schematics, trace signal paths, analyze complex interconnects, troubleshoot panel, wiring, and backplane configurations.
  • Experience with engineering change, configuration-management, and PLM/PDM processes.


Preferred:

  • Experience with electrical control-panel manufacturing, automation hardware, instrumentation, or industrial control systems.
  • Experience with component substitution, obsolescence management, form-fit-function evaluations, and safety/regulatory assessment.
  • Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or comparable ECAD platforms.
  • Experience with production electrical testing, including dielectric withstand/hi-pot, ground continuity, and functional testing.
  • Experience supporting bioprocessing equipment, life-science instrumentation, or other GMP-regulated engineered products.
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, PPI, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience with PLM/PDM systems such as Arena, Windchill, Agile, or equivalent preferred.


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Strong working knowledge of electrical control-panel design, manufacturing, wiring, electrical components, and automation hardware.
  • Strong ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnect drawings, single-line diagrams, panel layouts, terminal-strip drawings, and related engineering documentation.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or comparable ECAD/CAD tools.
  • Knowledge of electrical manufacturing and assembly processes, including wire routing, termination, crimping, labeling, panel assembly, and related practices.
  • Ability to troubleshoot electrical, signal, wiring, component, and control-panel issues using drawings, test equipment, technical documentation, and structured problem-solving methods.
  • Ability to trace electrical signals and identify faults across complex interconnects, control panels, backplanes, and associated hardware.
  • Knowledge of engineering change control, configuration management, revision control, PLM/PDM processes, and BOM maintenance.
  • Ability to evaluate component substitutions and assess fit, form, function, electrical performance, manufacturability, and applicable compliance requirements.
  • Knowledge of electrical testing methods and equipment, including dielectric withstand, ground continuity, and functional testing.
  • Ability to analyze production defects, yield, rework, and test data to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing process improvement, Lean Manufacturing, PPI, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action methodologies.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to documentation accuracy, product configuration integrity, quality, and traceability.
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple engineering issues and improvement activities.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, Service, and other stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently within established engineering standards, procedures, and technical direction and escalate non-routine engineering issues appropriately.
  • Knowledge of applicable GMP, quality-system, electrical safety, and regulatory requirements relevant to electrical control-panel and automation equipment.
  • Ability to develop and maintain clear work instructions, SOPs, visual aids, and other controlled manufacturing documentation.
  • Familiarity with applicable electrical safety codes and standards, including UL 508A, NFPA 79, NEC, IEC/UL 61010-1, and related requirements.
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